Oceanus: Autonomous Waterway Cleaning Drone & Docking System

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Oceanus: Autonomous Waterway Cleaning Drone & Docking System

Senior Design Showcase project, Wentworth Institute of Technology, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2020

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title: Oceanus: Autonomous Waterway Cleaning Drone & Docking System

creator: Jasmine Andrade, Jorge Martins, Arleen Sanchez, Basel Srour

subject: Biodiversity, Water Pollution, Contaminate Removal

description: Oceanus, a modular and deployable autonomous drone will collect contaminants from waterways and dispose of waste into the automated docking station. The system aids in severe waterway pollution removal to restore and protect fragile ecosystem biodiversity and water quality. The objective of the proposed solution is to address the rapidly developing issue of water pollution through an effective and efficient method of trash removal. The project focuses on 5 core subsystems to develop this integrative system. (1) The Automated Sliding Door (ASD) is an automatic door system that is activated by the Quick Response (QR) code recognition. The ASD automatically opens and closes when the drones QR code triggers the camera embedded in the housing. The purpose of this subsystem is to secure all contaminants inside the trash bin. (2) The lifting and tilting mechanism is a dual system that combines linear and rotational movement to raise and lower the drone to and from water and remove the trash collected. (3) The trash bin housing serves as the waste repository providing a user-friendly trash removal process. (4) The solar panel and battery power the docking system providing power to the drone receiver wirelessly. (5) The project primarily focuses on the docking station, allocating the majority of resources into its development. The drone serves as a proof of concept for the trash collection process. These 5 subsystems formulate Oceanus technology and will take strides to improve the global environmental footprint.

publisher: The Douglas D. Schumann Library and Learning Commons, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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date: 2020

type: Presentation

format: video recording

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